The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued an administrative disaster declaration for the State of Washington due to wildfires and straight-line winds occurring from September 1 to September 19, 2020. Residents and businesses in the affected areas, including Whitman County and surrounding regions in Washington and Idaho, may apply for disaster loans. The physical loan application deadline is April 12, 2021, and the economic injury loan application deadline is November 9, 2021. Applications are processed at the SBA's office in Fort Worth, Texas, and more information can be obtained by contacting the SBA's Office of Disaster Assistance.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Small Business Administration is helping people in Washington who faced bad fires and strong winds in September 2020. People and businesses can ask for special loans until April 12, 2021, to fix damage, and until November 9, 2021, to help with other money problems caused by the disaster.